For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,130 students in 39038, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 39038, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39038, MS are Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39038 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39038, MS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 39038, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humphreys County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cohn Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-3915
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-3915
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Ida Greene Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6080
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
O.m. Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Church Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6060
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Humphreys Co Voc Center
Vocational School
401 Fourth Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Belzoni, MS 39038
(662) 247-6030
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39038, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39038, MS include Humphreys County High School, Ida Greene Elementary School and O.m. Mcnair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39038?
4 public schools are located in 39038.
What percentage of students in 39038 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 39038 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39038?
39038 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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